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Jeannette Kamahele Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cotati, California on Apr 25, 1972

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Victim Details

Sep 2, 2010

Oct 16, 2023

Jeannette

Kamahele

74

20

65 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 25, 1972

Cotati

California

Sonoma County

9005

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Santa Rosa

California

Sonoma County

95403

Det. Adrian Mancilla

2796 Ventura Avenue, California

7075652569

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sonomasheriff.org/

2679-99

Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Nov 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8069) and 10 other sources
Jeannette Kamahele, a 20-year-old student at Santa Rosa Junior College, was last seen on April 25, 1972, in Cotati, California. She left her residence at around 9:30 a.m., intending to hitchhike to school, a common mode of transportation during that time. A witness reported seeing her get into a faded brown Chevrolet pickup truck, likely from the early 1950s. The driver was described as a Caucasian male in his 20s or 30s with an Afro-style haircut. Jeannette has not been heard from since that day.

Her disappearance is considered part of a series of mysterious events involving several young women who vanished in the Santa Rosa area around the same time. These cases, known as the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders, remain unsolved. Although many of the victims were later found, Jeannette’s body was never recovered, making her the only one still missing from the series.

Jeannette had a distinctive birthmark under her right breast and wore a dental bridge. Her family has sought answers for decades, but her case remains unsolved. Some investigators have speculated she may have been a victim of a serial killer operating in the area during that time.
Last Seen: Apr 25, 1972

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Jeannette Kamahele - The Charley Project
  • 2607DFCA - Jeannette Kamahele - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8069
  • Jeannette Kamahele | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Jeannette Kamahele... - The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders
  • Jeannette Kamahele - Sonoma County Missing and Murdered
  • Jeannette Kamahele - Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com
  • JEANNETTE KAMAHELE MISSING FROM... - Please Find Us
  • Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders - Wikipedia
  • Newspaper clipping: Jeannette Kamahele missing report 2

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Livermore, California
    UP14953 • Found Mar 1, 1978
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–21 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Rosa, California
    UP17490 • Found Jul 2, 1979
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Orinda, California - unidentified case UP12922
    Jane Doe — Orinda, California
    UP12922 • Found Aug 23, 1975
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 33%166 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP11798 • Found Jan 6, 1973
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 20
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California - unidentified case UP11808
    Jane Doe — Healdsburg, California
    UP11808 • Found Jan 24, 1983
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5857 • Found Feb 20, 1979
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 42%162 lb vs 120 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newark, California - unidentified case UP53306
    Jane Doe — Newark, California
    UP53306 • Found Oct 24, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125213
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125213 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Fremont, California - unidentified case UP13585
    Jane Doe — Fremont, California
    UP13585 • Found Mar 16, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 40%Black
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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